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 Rolled my Raider
#930804
02/12/09 05:03 AM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 104
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Wheeler
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Well, after 21 years of driving three different Raiders, it finally happened. I hit a pothole on an exit ramp, then slid out on gravel, fishtailed, spun and hit a curb broadside and rolled over did a complete revolution before coming to rest on a light pole. I'm here to type this because I had my seatbelt on and the Raider roof is obviously strong enough to survive a rollover.
The sad part is I didn't have time to watch the inclinometer as it happened.
Anyone else ever roll a Raider?
Best,
gt
1987-2000: '87 black Raider stock 4-cyl/5-speed.
2000-2006: '89 black Raider stock 6-cyl/auto
2007-?: 89 black Raider, 6-cyl/auto w/(at last!), bouncy seat, power windows and cruise.
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: gtrotta]
#930805
02/12/09 05:15 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,231
Trail Leader
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Ouch! Sorry to hear that happened. I hope you (and passengers?) got out without a scratch.
Would you now be considering chopping the top and putting in a roll-bar? Just thinking of the whole lemons/lemonade thing.
?_________ |_|_|\____\___ l-----[O]≡≡≡≡[O] ()_)()_)-----)_) Stay the Trail! 
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#930806
02/12/09 06:09 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,484
Body Damage is Cool
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I feel your pain. ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/highmtndesert/2005-02-23/1109219249_roll_over.jpg) The area where the dome light sits, Has some built in rigidity. ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/highmtndesert/2003-07-11/1057983508_img_1149.jpg)
Last edited by highmtndesert; 02/12/09 06:21 AM.
Well on my way to becoming that eccentric old man in every town.(crazy as a s#@thouse rat) With a yard full of desireable old vehicles that tells you, Sorry they're not for sale..... Someday I'm going to fix them.
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 Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: highmtndesert]
#930807
02/12/09 06:29 AM
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 6,896
Trail Leader
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Chop it and keep going. Good to see you made it ok. Were you hurt at all?
I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: sparkem]
#930808
02/12/09 07:34 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,479
Roll Me Over
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So far, I think the amount of rollover survivals are pretty damned good for us Gen1 guys. How many tahoes can be rolled and you get out and contemplate a choptop while waiting for a tow truck? Sorry to hear about the roll over, hope you keep her after a haircut. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Richard E 1989 Montero - Stock-ish 1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap. 1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5 1983 Honda XL600R 
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: StockRaider]
#930809
02/12/09 03:21 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 749
Rock Warrior
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I'm glad that yet with another rollover, we can say we have another survivor amongst us Monthy owners.
Got me thinking though... I wonder what the ratio/chances of rollover are for a SWB vs. LWB... to me it would seem the SWB center-of-gravity thing would make it more prone to rollover vs. a LWB.
Weren't some Suzuki's or Geo's blamed for this sort of thing too? I know in this case it was caused by a pothole and curb, and more than likely my 944 would have flipped too.
I'm just glad no one has posted the circling vultures yet... there's still life in that baby!
Has anyone grafted a Jeep-esque bikini top on these things yet?
MI-Mitsu
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: gtrotta]
#930810
02/12/09 03:25 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
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Wow sorry to hear that happened but glad to hear you're ok. Well will you be buying another one or making this one a convertible?? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: MI_Mitsu]
#930811
02/12/09 05:10 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 785
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I'm glad that yet with another rollover, we can say we have another survivor amongst us Monthy owners.
Got me thinking though... I wonder what the ratio/chances of rollover are for a SWB vs. LWB... to me it would seem the SWB center-of-gravity thing would make it more prone to rollover vs. a LWB.
Weren't some Suzuki's or Geo's blamed for this sort of thing too? I know in this case it was caused by a pothole and curb, and more than likely my 944 would have flipped too.
I'm just glad no one has posted the circling vultures yet... there's still life in that baby!
Has anyone grafted a Jeep-esque bikini top on these things yet?
MI-Mitsu 92+ troopers were the basis of the consumer reports study
87 Montero V6 SWB auto. dual bouncies 89 Montero V6 SWB 5 speed. dual bouncies 97 3000gt VR4 upgraded turbos, 10:1, E85 91 Stealth TT twin 18Gs, cams/heads, E85 03 cobra lightly modded <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> 91 MR2 turbo
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: vr4]
#930812
02/12/09 05:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 1,664
Body Damage is Cool
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I rolled mine ![[Linked Image]](http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Z1rSWYyrUT4/SERHgGA-B2I/AAAAAAAABwI/6vBG4qILvnU/s800/SSPX0014.jpg)
92 SR, 285/75R16 Yoko MT ARB locker GAST compressor AirLift 1000 MM10500 Snorkel custom rear bumper
02 Montero LS died protecting the master
08 PowerWagon (stock!)
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Re: Rolled my Raider
[Re: MI_Mitsu]
#930813
02/12/09 05:36 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 184
Wheeler
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Got me thinking though... I wonder what the ratio/chances of rollover are for a SWB vs. LWB... to me it would seem the SWB center-of-gravity thing would make it more prone to rollover vs. a LWB.
That was the problem with the old Jeep with the SWB. Was it the J7?
89 3.0 LWB Montero, 1st Gen, 5 Speed Manual, 5 Door
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